But that is sobering, considering that Irina has talked for the last 3 years about "borning a baby". I know she wanted to have a child so that her parents would be able to see their grandchild.

Now her mother is seriously ill, on dialysis 3 times a week, and needs a kidney transplant. Irina needs to skate to be able to afford the expenses of her and her mother's medical care. Irina is facing some very serious decisions in the near future.